Election rules changed to protect voters' privacy, prevent misuse of CCTV footage: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has defended the recent amendment to restrict public access to CCTV footage of polling booths, emphasizing voter privacy and preventing misuse of data. The amendment, following an EC recommendation, is aimed at protecting voter identity and avoiding the creation of fake narratives using AI. This change addresses ambiguities regarding the public inspection of electronic records.